![]() ![]() The bike excels on cyclo-cross-like fast gravel it navigates rough singletrack paths and tight corners with buttery smoothness and is easy to bash up sharp climbs. Specialized has targeted this bike for performance riding rather than being your weekend warrior on bikepacking trips and this is felt in the geometry of the bike. The clearance also allows for choosing between a 1x or 2x drivetrain setup, which makes this bike a tempting option for those who are thinking of investing in a high-performing do-it-all bike.Ģ023 Specialized Crux Comp gravel bike-3.jpg, by Suvi loponen With the clearance for wide gravel tyres, the bike is well suited for a variety of terrains and not limited to fast and wide roads. In fact, after riding a few hundred miles on the bike over both tarmac and gravel roads, the Crux made me convinced of its capability on both surfaces. It’s not really a downside, though, as I think this bike is best suited for gravel racing rather than multiday bikepacking trips anyway. The frame lacks mounts - in fact, you only get the bare minimum of eyelets for carrying two bottles. It has a lively and nippy character and, from looking at the frame, you can tell this is not an adventure gravel bike. ![]() ![]() The overall ride feel of the Crux is something between a true gravel grinder and a nimble cyclo-cross bike. ![]() 2023 Specialized Crux Comp gravel bike-13.jpg, by Suvi loponen ![]()
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